Eco-Literacy-and-Sustainable-Development-PPT.pptx

What is ecoliteracy?

1. Eco-Literacy and Sustainable Development

2. Eco-Literacy 01

3. What is Eco-Literacy? The ability to understand the natural systems that make life on earth possible. To be eco-literate means understanding the principles of organization of ecological communities (i.e. ecosystems) and using those principles for creating sustainable human communities.

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5. Why is Eco-Literacy important? Eco-literacy helps us understand these challenges and develop solutions. It also empowers individuals to take action and make a difference in their communities. Eco-literacy is essential for building a more sustainable future for all.

6. Ecologically Literate Person Understand the principles of organization of ecological communities (i.e. ecosystems) and use those principles for creating sustainable human communities. Understands the essence of independence and interconnectedness and that we are all part of a living system. Translate this understanding into actions that demonstrate conscious efforts to minimize negative impacts on our life-sustaining systems and maximize value contribution to out collective well-being, now and for future generations 1 2 3 An ecoliterate person can:

7. Ecologically Literate Society A sustainable society, which does not destroy the natural environment on which they depend.

8. Sustainable Development 02

9. What is Sustainable Development Sustainable development is the idea that human societies must live and meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The “official” definition of sustainable development was developed for the first time in the Brundtland Report in 1987.

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